LCEM (2021) Flashcards
The Pierce Tiller ladder consists of tractor drawn___ section aerial ladder.
Four
Aerial reach
- 107 feet above ground at 75°
- 100 feet horizontal at 0°
Maximum angle above horizontal
77°
What is the tip of the aerial rated at? (Full extension)
750 pounds dry
500 pounds wet
The tip consists of the last two rungs.
The aerial has the capability of going ____ below horizontal by adjusting the stabilizers and 15° below horizontal when _____.?
- 5°
- Manipulating stabilizers and the aerial
Overriding the rotation interlock system can lead to what?
Tipping of the ladder truck
What restricts ladder movement went system hydraulic pressure is not present?
Holding valve cartridges and a rotational brake.
Ladder has a safety factor of___based on the rated load
2:1
What is activated when stabilizers are in motion?
A stabilizer deployment warning (beeper) on each side.
The turntable is also illuminated by work lights that are activated by the_____?
Aerial master switch
If the electronic system has failed in the manual Ariel or stabilizer controls are being used, the EPU switch located at the_____will be the only one active.
Manual stabilizer controls
How many emergency stop button’s are located on the ladder?
3, one on each side of the ladder and one located at the turntable control console.
Engaging the emergency stop button will cause all functions of the aerial to?
Stop immediately.
What happens when the emergency stop button is depressed at any of the three locations on the ladder?
A red light will illuminate at each of the lower control stations and a warning will appear in the lower right hand corner of the touchscreen located at the turntable
Where is there an air horn located other than in the cab?
And what can it be used for?
- On the turntable control console.
- Can be used to aid and sounding evacuation signals if necessary
What features are on the turntable control console?
–Rung alignment indicator –Emergency hydraulic power switch – Tip tracking light switch – Ladder illumination switch – Water flow gauge – aerial speed switch (high idle switch) – monitor deploy and stow control switch – Nozzle deployed/fault indicator – emergency stop button – Horn – Nozzle controls for up down left or right – touchscreen
What two things are found on older tiller ladder control consoles?
– Hydraulic system pressure gauge – water flow gauge display selector button
The aerial controls required by NF PA to be in the same order on all ladder trucks.
They are as follows:
Left side: extend and retract
Middle: right and left
Right side: lower and raise
If the ladder is short jacked the touchscreen will display what warning?
How do you get rid of the warning?
- A red warning triangle In the bottom right hand corner.
- It goes away on its own after you touch the triangle and it explains the warning.
Appears 107 foot ascendant tiller ladder is equipped with__special emergency ladder functions That are only to be used when___or when these functions are being tested by the engineer.
4
The apparatus itself is not operating properly
What are the four special emergency ladder functions?
- Override switch
- Emergency hydraulic power switch
- aerial/stabilizer emergency power switch, the manual override stabilizer controls, and manual override aerial controls
- electrical failure operations: using the manual override stabilizer controls, and manual override aerial controls ONLY.
The aerial/stabilizer emergency power switch is used when___?
The apparatus has a total catastrophic failure
What does the aerial/stabilizer emergency power switch activate?
The electric back up pump
When using the manual override Ariel controls, The collision avoidance system is
Deactivated
When operating older chiller ladders what must the operator ensure before bedding the aerial?
The operator must ensure the nozzle is stowed before bedding the aerial.
The emergency pump unit (EPU) is used for special emergency ladder functions to Stowe the aerial in case of?
Primary pump failure. (When the main system hydraulic pump is not operating)
The ladder truck has ___batteries. The EPU only uses ___ of these batteries. 
6
1
The telescoping waterway is constructed of____tubing and consists of what size tube in each section?
-Anodized aluminum
Tubing sizes in each section: – Base section: 4.5 inch – lower midsection: 4 inch – Upper mid section: 3.5 inch – Fly section: 3 inch
What is installed to protect the waterway from an excessive pressure range?
An adjustable pressure relief valve. (Preset to 250 psi)
The waterway seals are a___design. They will withstand pressures up to___ and temperatures in excess of ____.
- Type B PolyPak
- 2000psi
- 250°F
As part of the maintenance schedule, lubricating the exterior of the ladder pipe should be done using a ___of___.
Light coat of automatic transmission fluid
Three communication systems on the ladder truck.
- Intercom (station at turntable console and tip)
- Headphones
- Beep system
What do the beeps mean when using the audible alarm from the tiller cab?
One beep = stop
Two beeps = go
Three beeps = backup
The Tillerman has__places to activate the audible alarm: The floor switch and the switch in the center of the steering wheel.
The engineer driving the tractor only has__button on the dashboard.
2
1
The gen PTO switch provides power for the ______.
Two cord reels, Tiller Cab A/C, and other functions.
When the tiller steering column is locked (pin en place) in a similar to a ____ _____, in terms of driving.
Semi truck.
The steering column lock is used to
Transport the ladder long distances
Engines are able to extend a line if needed, the length of the aerial is ____?
Finite
First arriving ladder on scene of a structure fire should position the ladder with the following in mind:
· aerial placement · intended use · expected progression of the fire · width needed for Jack deployment · overhead wires
Sparring the ladder truck near a corner permits the ladder company to place the turntable in a position to___?
Reach two sides of the structure
The most advantageous location for spotting the ladder truck will be determined by the _____ and where the aerial will____?
· Situation
· have the greatest impact on the fire scene.
How can you help gain a greater amount of aerial clearance to lower floors? (tiller ladders)
Angle the tractor and Tiller cab away from the involved structure.
For the _____, angling the cab away from the involved structure will allow for a greater amount of aerial clearance.
Tower Ladder
For the straight stick (rear mount) ladder, _____ provides the greatest amount of aerial clearance.
Backing into the structure
-Reasons an aerial may need to be raised.
(Aerial does not have to be raised at every fire)
· ladder pipe operations · elevated rescue · elevated ventilation · egress for interior crews · gain access to upper levels · used as an exterior standpipe · special rescue situation · overhead scene lighting
The expected progression of the fire is determined by many variables including:
Wind, building construction, size of the fire, size of the structure, and exposures.
When must you weigh the variables of expected progression of the fire?
At the time of arrival
Fully extended stabilizers go out approximately__from the side of the ladder.
5 feet
Jack placement considerations (4):
· avoid manhole covers and storm drains
· concrete is better than asphalt
· undisturbed earth (not sand)
· avoid underground parking facilities
Power line considerations for aerial (3):
· maintain at least 20 foot clearance from powerlines and 50 foot clearance from high-voltage powerlines.
· high voltage powerlines can art to the aerial
· do not run the aerial between wires
It is critical that you leave the apparatus after it has contacted a powerline____.
- Jump landing with both feet together.
* Allow no part of your body to touch the apparatus and the ground at the same time.
Scrub area:
The area that can be reached by the aerial
Factors affecting scrub area:
Type of ladder truck, setback from the building, obstructions, spotting of the ladder and or other apparatus, etc.
If the scrub area is going to be the upper floors of a structure consider____the setback from the ladder to the structure.
Shortening
Setback:
Setback is the distance from the working side of the ladder truck to the building
The tiller ladder with Ariel fully retracted needs a minimum setback of___ from the side of the ladder truck to the tip of the aerial.
30 feet (roughly 15 paces)
*This distance is with the aerial position at a 90° angle to the ladder truck and with 0° elevation.